Would you like a week of fresh air in the French Alps with hiking, yoga sessions, theme evenings, good food, hot tub in the garden, conviviality in a relaxed atmosphere... 

Then maybe you should join us in the South of France from 2 to 9 October 2021.

We have put together a super wonderful holiday that we can't wait to share with you.

The trip starts on Saturday 2 October where we will meet in Les Alberts. Possibility of pick up at Turin airport.
You can look forward to all this on your holiday

• Beautiful challenging hikes, fresh air, magnificent nature and energy for all senses
• Wellbeing right into your body with Susanne's amazing yoga
• Dedicated, experimented coaches looking forward to sharing the week with you
• Beautiful accommodation in an old restored village house in les Alberts with mountain views
• Healthy, fresh and delicious food
• Good company, lots of fun and time to enjoy the house, garden, fireplace, nearby town of Briancon and surroundings
• Inspiring evening lectures
• French mountains in autumn colours
  

Should Covid rules and risks stand in our way, the full amount will be refunded.

Program day by day:

Day 1:

Welcome and accommodation.

Opportunity to look around the area and for a trip to Briancon for those arriving early.

Welcome meeting.

Aperitif and dinner.

Good night yoga session.

Day 2:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Drive to the end of the beautiful Claree Valley where we stay, known worldwide for its many lakes and peaks which were described and climbed by the first English and American "alpinists" from the mid 1800s.

Hike to Lac des Beraudes. 

Picnic along the way. Possibility to continue further up from the lake and around les Cretes de Moutouze.

Elevation/drop: 600m up and down.

Transfer back to Maison Amalka.

Yoga in the garden or indoors.

Possibility to use the hot-tub in the garden.

Dinner and socialising.

Day 3:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Drive to Pont de l'Alpe in the Guisane valley and walk up to the old summer-setter village of l'Alpe du Lauzet. Option to continue up to le Grand Lac and the lake above the summer village, in a mountain landscape inhabited by ibex and marmots. Picnic in the green.

Elevation/drop: 350-700m up and down.

On the way back to les Alberts there is the possibility to visit the old town of Briancon and have an ice cream or visit the small interesting shops of the town.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hot-tub in the garden.

Dinner.

Theme evening on well-being. We try to find out what well-being is for each of us and how we can put as much of it as possible into our everyday lives.

Day 4:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.
Drive to the bottom of the Claree Valley. Hike to Lac Long and Lac Rond at the bottom of the Claree Valley, with stunning views of the Thabor massif in the foreground and the Ecrins massif in the background. Autumn colours, marmots, streams and beautiful lakes brighten our day. Pic-nic a nice place.

Altitude 400-500m up and down.

Transport back to les Alberts.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hot-tub in the garden.

Dinner.

Day 5:

Good morning yoga

Breakfast.

Transfer to Col du Granon. We start at 2400ms altitude and hike along les Cretes de Peyrolles on the ridge that separates the Clarée valley from the Guisane valley. The view is striking over the entire Serre Chevalier ski area as well as the Ecrins massif on one side and the northern and Italian Alps on the other. Even on a very hot summer day, the temperature is ideal for hiking. Picnic on top of the world. Despite the altitude, Susanne can easily find an ideal spot for contemplation on the way back towards the Col du Granon.

Elevation/drop: 400-500m up and down.

Transport back to les Alberts.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hot-tub in the garden.

Dinner.

Theme evening on how to put together an effective home pharmacy for the most common and frequent ailments and accidents, with homeopathy, essential oils, fresh and dried plants. And in general about self-help to maintain a nice and healthy environment at home.

Day 6:

Good Morning Yoga

Breakfast.

Transfer to Pré de madame Carle at the bottom of the Vallouise valley. 

A fantastic day awaits us with hiking in the Ecrins National Park up to le Glacier Blanc. The glacier rises from the highest peak of the Southern Alps, la Barre des Ecrins at 4,102 metres. A day in alpine surroundings in absolutely magnificent scenery.

Yoga en route at the old refuge Tuckett, the first bivouac used by early alpinists in the nineteenth century en route to the ascent of the emblematic surrounding peaks, at that time le Glacier Blanc ran right down to le Pré de Madame Carle.

Elevation/drop: 500-600m up and down.

Transfer back to les Maison Amalka, possibly with a stop in Briancon.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hot-tub in the garden.

Dinner.

Day 7:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Transfer to Les Cours, one of La Grave's former summer resort villages. The last hike of the week is to Lac du Pontet and the summit l'Aiguillon " The Little Needle " situated above Villar d'Arene with views towards the magnificent peaks that make up the la Meije massif.

A magical place, and a quiet, calm and pleasant end to the week with a final soothing input from Susanne so that we are all fully in sync and well-balanced, ready to face all the hardships of the world and hopefully with the luggage full of wonderful experiences and new views on life. Picnic on the way.

Elevation/drop: 300m up and down.

We take a short walk through La Grave on the way back towards les Alberts.

Summary and evaluation of the week.

Packing

Dinner and evening entertainment.

Day 8:

Breakfast, adieu and departure. See you soon.

The hikes in the above program are a draft. The tours can be adapted to the physical level and wishes of the participants. The weather forecast is of course the most important guide. Safety comes first, and the destination for the day's hike will always be chosen according to where the situation is best in case of unstable weather.

Les Alberts:

Les Alberts is located in the sunny southern French Alps 10 km from the border with Italy. The valley lies at the start of the beautiful Claree valley at the foot of the Montgenevre pass, 5 km from Briancon.

The area is dotted with beautiful valleys, each with its own distinctive character.

Charlotte, a mountain guide who has lived in the area for the last 25 years, has put together an exciting, beautiful and varied programme of favourite walks to mountain peaks, lakes, glacier valleys with seals in autumn colours, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife.

There will be a shorter and longer version of the programme to suit the level and time of each participant.

Amalka House

Maison Amalka is a lovely old village house from the 19th century, located in the small village of les Alberts.

The house has three floors and an area of 270 m2, it has been completely restored with style and good taste and exudes cosiness and warmth. 

It has a garden and an outdoor hot tub with a view of the mountains.

On the ground floor there is a yoga room with fireplace for those sessions we can't do outdoors.

On the first floor there is a large kitchen/dining room and an adjoining living room with a wood-burning stove.

On the second and third floor there are 4 double rooms and a mountain corner with bunk beds.

If you wish to stay in a single room, it is possible in adjacent apartments, located next to Amalka, newly restored in the same beautiful style, for an extra charge.

Price - Terms of payment

The price of the tour is 1.120€ + transport.

There is room for 10-16 participants.

The price includes 

• 7 nights' accommodation in a double room in the lovely Maison Amalka (single room available at extra cost)
• Breakfast and dinner at Maison Amalka (for special diets, please contact us)
• Packed lunch on the mountain
• Guided hikes 6 full days 
• Daily yoga sessions morning and evening and/or outdoors
• 2 theme evenings during the week 
• One theme night on well-being. Another on how we put together an effective home pharmacy for the most common/frequently occurring ailments and mishaps, with homeopathy, essential oils, fresh and dried plants...
• How to make it all add up. How do each of us balance our daily lives to make room for the health and well-being we feel good about? Without the pressure of having to lose 5 kg, run a half marathon or an Ironman, be super flexible, be able to lift 70 kg in dead weight, make sure the family eats healthy, lots of vegetables, no fat and sugar... - or what?? At the same time we have to perform at work, be perfect parents and have a good social network. We talk about cardio, speed vs endurance, strength training, fast and slow fibers, meditation, yoga, pilates, outdoor/indoor training, eastern vs western way of looking at health.
• If you don't care about those topics and would rather drink cool white wine on the terrace, you are of course welcome to do so. We can also hold themed evenings on the terrace with chilled white wine in the glass :)!
• Transport on site
• Access to the " Bain Norvégien " (hot tub) in the garden overlooking the mountains 3 afternoons/evenings a week

The price does not include

• Transport to and from Les Alberts (Collective taxi transfer can be arranged. Turin airport is the nearest airport). As an indication, transport costs between 30€ and 45€ each way for grouped transfers from Torino. 
• Drinks and other personal expenses
• Any personal/travel insurance
• Possibility of massage or shiatsu treatments during the week for a fee.
  

Upon registration 50% of the amount is payable, the balance is payable at least 14 days before the start: the 18th of September 2021.

Practical information about transport

It is possible to fly to Turin (1 hour and 20 minutes transfer), Milan (2 hours 45 minutes transfer), Lyon (2 hours 45 minutes transfer) Geneva (3 hours transfer, but transfer from Geneva is very expensive). 

The smartest thing is to find a plane ticket to Turin, from there we can arrange a taxi transfer.

It is also possible to drive to Montgenevre.

We will be happy to assist you in finding the most convenient and cheapest flight ticket.

Yoga and hiking in the French Alps

6 days - 3-8 July 2021

Would you like a week of fresh air in the French Alps with hikes, yoga sessions, theme evenings, good food, jacuzzi and wellness area at your hotel, cosy get-togethers in a relaxed atmosphere... 

Then maybe you should join us in Montgenevre from 3 to 8 July 2021.

We have put together a super wonderful holiday that we look forward to sharing with you.

The trip starts on Saturday 3 July where we will meet in Montgenevre. Possibility of pick up at Turin airport.

All this you can look forward to on your holiday

• Beautiful challenging hikes, fresh air, magnificent nature and energy for all senses
• Well-being right into your body with Susanne's amazing yoga
• Dedicated, experimented coaches looking forward to sharing the week with you
• Lovely hotel with mountain views
• Healthy, fresh and delicious food
• Good company, lots of fun and time to enjoy the hotel and surroundings
• Inspiring evening lectures
• French summer and mountains dotted with summer flowers

Should Covid rules and risks get in the way, the full amount will be refunded.r

Day 1:

Welcome at the hotel and accommodation.

Hike up to Lac de Chausse above Montgenevre for those arriving no later than 12 noon.

Welcome meeting followed by a gentle yoga session on the terrace.

Aperitif and dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 2:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Drive to the beautiful Claree Valley, known worldwide for its many lakes and peaks which were described and climbed by the first English and American "alpinists" from the mid 1800s.

Hike to Lac des Beraudes. Picnic along the way. Possibility to continue further up from the lake and around les Cretes de Moutouze.

Altitude: 600m up and down.

Transfer back to Montgenevre.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hotel spa and sauna area.

Dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Theme evening on well-being. We try to find out what well-being is for each of us and how we can put as much of it as possible into our everyday life.

Day 3:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Drive to Pont de l'Alpe in the Guisane valley and walk up to the old summer-setter village of l'Alpe du Lauzet. Possibility to continue up to le Grand Lac and the lake above the summer village, in a mountain landscape inhabited by ibex and marmots. Pic-nic in the green.

Altitude 350-700m up and down.

On the way back to Montgenevre there is the possibility to visit the old town of Briancon and have an ice cream or visit the small interesting shops of the town.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hotel spa and sauna area.

Dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 4:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Drive to the bottom of Claree Valley. Hike to Lac Long and Lac Rond at the bottom of the Claree valley with stunning views of the Thabor massif in the foreground and the Ecrins massif in the background. Summer flowers, marmots, streams and beautiful lakes brighten our day. Pic-nic a nice place.

Altitude 400-500m up and down.

Transfer back to Montgenevre.

Yoga on the terrace or indoors.

Possibility to use the hotel spa and sauna area.

Dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Theme evening on how to compose an effective home pharmacy for the most common and frequent ailments and accidents, with homeopathy, essential oils, fresh and dried plants. And in general about self-help to maintain a nice and healthy environment at home.

Day 5:

Good morning yoga

Breakfast.

Transfer to Col du Granon. We start at 2400ms altitude and hike along les Cretes de Peyrolles on the ridge that separates the Claree valley from the Guisane valley. The view is striking over the entire Serre Chevalier ski area as well as the Ecrins massif on one side and the northern and Italian Alps on the other. Even on a very hot summer day, the temperature is ideal for hiking. Picnic on top of the world. Despite the altitude, Susanne can easily find an ideal spot for contemplation on the way back towards the Col du Granon.

Altitude 400-500m up and down.

Day 6:

Good morning yoga.

Breakfast.

Hike to the shepherd's hut in the Baisse valley. Quiet, calm. nice end of the week with a last beneficial input from Susanne so we are all completely in sync and well-balanced, ready to face all kinds of hardships and hopefully with the luggage full of wonderful experiences and new views on life. Picnic on the way.

Altitude: 300m up and down.

Departure

* The walks in the above programme are a draft. The tours can be adapted to the physical level and wishes of the participants. The weather forecast is of course the most important guide. Safety comes first, and the destination of the day's hike will always be chosen in case of unstable weather, according to where the situation is best.

Montgenevre is located in the sunny southern French Alps on the border with Italy. The area is dotted with beautiful valleys, each with its own distinctive character.

Charlotte, a mountain guide who has lived in the area for the last 25 years, has put together an exciting, beautiful and varied programme of favourite walks to mountain peaks, lakes, glacial valleys with flower-filled sea-flowers, rivers, waterfalls and wildlife.

There will be a shorter and longer version of the programme to suit the level and time of each participant.

Hotel Anova is a delightful and cosy hotel with character and a unique atmosphere. All rooms are different and atypically decorated.

In the hotel spa area there is a jacuzzi, a small pool, sauna and Turkish bath and it is possible to book massages.

The food, served either in the restaurant or on the hotel's large south-facing terrace, is original and authentic, local flavours and Italian fragrances complementing each other perfectly.

The price of the trip is 8.125 kr + transport. There is room for 10-16 participants.

The price includes 

• 5 nights accommodation in a nice hotel with half board
• Lunch on the mountain
• Guided hikes 4 full days and two half days 
• Daily yoga sessions morning and evening and/or outdoors
• 2 theme evenings during the week 
• One theme evening on well-being. Another on how we put together an effective home pharmacy for the most common/frequently occurring ailments and mishaps, with homeopathy, essential oils, fresh and dried plants...
• How to make it all add up. How do each of us balance our daily lives to make room for the health and well-being we feel good about? Without the pressure of having to lose 5 kg, run a half marathon or an Ironman, be super flexible, be able to lift 70 kg in dead weight, make sure the family eats healthy, lots of vegetables, no fat and sugar... - or what?? While we have to perform at work, be perfect parents and have a good social network. We talk about cardio, speed vs endurance, strength training, fast and slow fibres, meditation, yoga, pilates, outdoor/indoor training, eastern vs western way of looking at health.
• If you don't care about those topics and would rather drink cool white wine on the terrace, you are of course welcome to do so. We can also hold themed evenings on the terrace with chilled white wine in the glass :)!
• Transport on site
• Access to the hotel wellness area

The price does not include

• Transport to and from Montgenevre (Collective taxi transfer can be arranged. Turin airport is the nearest airport). As an indication, transport costs between 225kr and 335kr each way for grouped transfers from Torino. 
• Drinks and other personal expenses
• Any personal/travel insurance 

At registration 50% of the amount is to be paid, the balance is to be paid at least 10 days before the start: 24 June 2021.i

Practical information about transport

It is possible to fly to Turin (1 hour and 20 minutes transfer), Milan (2 hours 45 minutes transfer), Lyon (2 hours 45 minutes transfer) Geneva (3 hours transfer, but transfer from Geneva is very expensive). 

The smartest thing is to find a plane ticket to Turin, from there we can arrange a taxi transfer.

It is also possible to drive to Montgenevre.

We will be happy to assist you in finding the most convenient and cheapest flight ticket.

Susanne Hedberg lives in Aalborg - has for about twenty years worked with yoga, healing, body balancing and mindfulness. Susanne is a trained yoga teacher at ART- Yoga in Svendborg and has subsequently expanded her skills through a long yoga stay in India, where yoga originated and has spread to most of the world.

Susanne has always been interested in the spiritual with an eye for personal development and has thus acquired a range of skills

Today, yoga is combined with healing and as a participant you quickly get a feeling of how the nervous system calms down. The reason why Susanne uses healing in yoga is that as a participant you will get deeper into your body faster, you will be able to let go of imbalances both physically and mentally more easily and become more aware and present in your everyday life, and feel harmony.

Charlotte lives with her husband and two grown-up stepsons in Briançon in the southern French Alps, skiing in winter and trekking in the Alps in summer.

She has 25 years of experience in organising adventure holidays, trekking stays, randonnée tours, team building, ski teaching, ski safaris etc. and qualified as a shiatsu therapist in 2009 after 4 years of study at the Ecole Esprit du Tao.

Being curious and listening to and following one's intuition is one of the cornerstones of Charlotte's philosophy of life. Along with trust and respect. To and towards others, but even more to oneself and to existence. We must believe in the good, treat others and nature with respect and work every day to bring more of the good into society and our own lives.

The idea of the walking yoga retreat is to mix different of the best ingredients for well-being into a cocktail that participants can mix in their own way to get new angles and hopefully a lot of new joy into their lives right now.

" I'm really looking forward to a wonderful week, sharing experiences with those of you who come and sharing the beautiful mountains around here with all of you who I know will love them as much as I do. Hopefully we'll see you soon".

We very much hope that the trip can be completed. Should Covid rules stand in our way, the full amount will be refunded.a

If you are interested please contact Charlotte at charlotte@shiatsuklinikken.dk or by phone +33662137475

Or Susanne at info@lifecarestudio.dk or by phone 40768240.

First come first served principle, 10-16 participants.